My interest in photography started at an early age with an introduction to developing black and white film and paper. At present, I work exclusively in color, developing my own film and making my own prints in a darkroom. Most contemporary photographers are greatly relieved to have digital cameras, photoshop programs, and other electronic means to use so that they don’t have film and processing challenges. Only traditional methods excite and motivate me to express what I want in my art. It is rewarding knowing what is and isn’t possible with film and even how to make its shortcomings work to my advantage. I am still learning new creative controls for film processing and printing.

The fast-paced climate of the world often does not allow people the chance to stop and look at their environment. I am fortunate to have a reason through photography to observe some of the world around me and share my impressions with others. I like to find forgotten bits and pieces that make interesting photographs. Something as simple as an ordinary street corner may yield an attractive photograph, when combined with expressive lighting conditions, good composition and an excitement about the act of capturing a unique scene on film. I appreciate the power that creative photography has in portraying the essence of a subject. It is my desire to share with others a sense of wonder and excitement about a historic place, urban or natural scene. Creative use of color interests me as a way of delineating the form of the subject, and establishing advancing and receding planes, in the same way that gray scale tonality works in black and white.

Rather than just serving as a reminder of past experiences, I hope that what I present in a photograph will stimulate the imagination of those who stop and linger. A unique viewpoint or camera angle, unusual lighting conditions, and selection of the desired amount of subject to be represented are all creative considerations. Beyond what can be put into writing, there must be present a certain unexplainable excitement or compulsion to make a photograph at a certain place and time.

Kevin is a native of Wisconsin. He officially moved to Los Angeles by train at the age of two months, when the doctor said that he could travel. He didn’t stay away from Wisconsin for long though; he was fortunate to be able to spend portions of his childhood in both states. Kevin believes this early dichotomy of experiences gives him a unique perspective from which to create photographs of interest.

An introduction to the darkroom in Cub Scouts led to his formal pursuit of photography. He graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara CA, where his love of traditional photography methods grew. As well, the study of specialized development techniques during his work for a BPA degree at Brooks serves him to this day.

Kevin lives in the artistic community of Highland Park with His wife Cidne Hart, who is also an artist. They support each other's art careers. He constantly visits galleries and museums to see what is new in the world of art. His work is often characterized as contemporary, fresh and innovative.

Pasadena Society of Artists
2008 83rd Annual Exhibition, Brand Library Art Galleries, Glendale CA
2007 82nd Annual Exhibition, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks CA
2007 Small Is Beautiful Exhibition, Whites Art, Framing & Restoration, Montrose CA
2006 Fall Exhibition, Whites Art, Framing & Restoration, Montrose CA
2006 81st Annual Exhibition, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks CA
2006 Spring Exhibition, Whites Gallery, Montrose CA
2005 Fall Exhibition, Fine Artists Factory, Pasadena CA
2005 80th Anniversary Exhibition Creative Arts Center Gallery, Burbank CA
2004 PSA at Whites Gallery, Montrose CA
2004 PSA Paints the Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse Gallery, Pasadena CA

Solo Exhibitions
2008 Color It Life: The Color Photography of Kevin Hass, The Southwest Museum, Los Angeles CA
2008 Contrasting Tones: Kevin Hass & Chris Kleine at MorYork Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2007 The Railroad Photography of Kevin Hass, National Railroad Museum, Green Bay WI
2007 La Photographie Argentique De Kevin Hass, Galerie Par-ci, Par-là Lyon, France
2006 Mr. Hass’ Neighborhood, Future Studio in Highland Park CA
2005 Desert Complicity, Collaboration with painter Philippe Moncorgé, The Acorn Gallery, LA CA
2005 Kevin Hass, Revisited, Galerie Par-ci, Par-là, Lyon, France
2004 Kevin Hass, Americana–Scenes of USA, Galerie Par-ci, Par-là, Lyon, France
2003 Kevin Hass Color Discoveries, Mary Norton Clapp Library Gallery, Occidental College, LA CA
2003 Window Gallery, OrangesSardines Contemporary Fine Art, Highland Park CA
2003 Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography, University of La Verne, La Verne CA
2002 The Urban Scene and Railroad Dreams, Norris Film Gallery, Palos Verdes Art Center CA
1999 Kevin Hass Color Photographs 1977-1998. 24th Street Theatre Gallery, Los Angeles CA
1970 Graduation Exhibition, Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara CA

Select Group Exhibitions
2008 Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles Juried Exhibition, Los Angeles CA
2008 Riverside Art Museum, Art Alive: France in Bloom, Riverside CA
2008 Camera Lucida, The Road To Somewhere... Galerie Par-ci, Par-là, Lyon, France
2007 Palos Verdes Art Center, Juried All-Media Exhibition, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
2007 Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery, Elmhurst Art Museum, National Art Premier, Elmhurst IL
2006 California WellBeing Institute Art Gallery, Westlake Village CA
2006 St. Louis Artists’ Guild juried all media exhibition, Trains: Past. Present. Future, St. Louis MO
2006 Galerie Autres Regards, AIDDA 5th Prix de la Photographie Sociale et Documentaire, Paris
2006 Palos Verdes Art Center Juried All Media Exhibition, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
2006 Avenue 50 Studio, Something Newd, Los Angeles CA
2005 Cross-roads Photographies at L’Embarcadére, Lyon, France.
2005 New Photography Exhibition, Millard Sheets Gallery, Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA
2005 Mellon Gallery, 4 Artists, Pasadena Society of Artists, Arcadia CA
2005 Venice Art Walk, Westminster School, Venice CA
2004 Two Photographers In Focus: Kevin Hass & Gurdon Miller Collective@Ave50 Gallery, LA CA
2004 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Art Rental & Sales Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2003 Three Photographers, LA Artcore Brewery Annex. Los Angeles CA
2003 Millard Sheets Gallery, Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA
2003 Cooperstown Art Association, 68th Annual Art Exhibition Cooperstown NY
2003 Palos Verdes Art Center Juried All Media Exhibition, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
2003 I-5 Gallery, Zoom: Focus on Photography, Los Angeles CA
2002 Millard Sheets Gallery, Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA
2002 Eagle Rock Snapshot Day, Eagle Rock CA
2001 Route 66 Museum Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Route 66, Barstow CA
2001 The Open Road, Arroyo Arts Collective juried exhibition, Judson Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2000 Los Angeles River and Garden Center, River Visions, Arroyo Arts Collective, Los Angeles CA
1999 Millard Sheets Gallery, Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA
1998 El Pueblo Gallery, Mirar LA to Look at LA. Olvera Street, Los Angeles CA

Pasadena Society of Artists

2008 83rd Annual Exhibition Brand Library Art Galleries, Glendale CA

Award of Merit

Wall Outside Galerie Le Cercle Optique, Vieux Lyon, France
15 x 15 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2005

2007 82nd Annual Exhibition, Viva Gallery, Sherman Oaks CA

Honorable Mention

Red Door, Sedalia, MO
15 x 15 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2006

2007 Small Is Beautiful, Whites Art, Framing & Restoration, Montrose CA

Award of Merit

Boiler, Strasburg CO
5 x 5 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2006

2006 Fall Exhibition, Whites Art, Framing & Restoration, Montrose CA

Award of Merit

Spring Fashions #2
8 x 12.5 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2004

2006 81st Annual Exhibition, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks CA

Award of Merit

Old Bus #1, Des Moines, IA
15 x 15 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2004

2006 Spring Exhibition, Whites Gallery, Montrose CA

Award of Merit

Shop Window With Clock, Lyon, France
8 x 12.5 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2004

2005 Fall Exhibition, Fine Artists Factory, Pasadena CA

Award of Merit

Old Store, Randsburg CA
15 x 15 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2003

2005 80th Anniversary Exhibition Creative Arts Center Gallery, Burbank CA

Award of Merit

Cinco Site, Mojave Desert CA
15 x 15 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2003

2004 PSA at Whites Gallery, Montrose CA

Honorable Mention

Shop Window, Paris, France
5 x 5 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2003

2004 PSA Paints the Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA

Award of Merit

Shop, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA
5 x 5 inches – hand printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper – 2003

2003-p Pasadena Society of Artists
2000-p Arroyo Arts Collective, Member, Board of Directors
1998-p Arroyo Arts Collective, Member